On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Padlet is a online collaborative site, which allows users to create and collaborate on projects. It used to be a free site, but now you will need to pay after a free trial. You can trial the site for 30 days, and then you can choose from 3 payment options. For the backpack (for teachers and classes) it is $5 per teacher, per month or $45 per teacher per year- unlimited students accounts are included. The business version, Briefcase, is $5 per month per user, or $45 per year. For an individual account, Jetpack, the cost is $29 per year. Ads do not appear when you create a Padlet. The Backpack, education, version is protected with privacy settings, so you can feel safe using it with students. Only people from your school can view the content. You can add collaborators to the site, so you can use it with both colleagues and students. You do need to read the privacy policy and follow COPPA rules. Students can be added with user names and passwords or email addresses. I can see students of all ages using this tool. You can add video, pictures, and text, so even younger students could be taught to add to a Padlet.
Educational Uses of Site
Content sharing is easy; students just double-click anywhere on the page and then start typing. I think it makes a great brainstorming tool. It is also very collaborative; you can share ideas with students and/or other teachers. I think it would also be a great pace to create a class story- first brainstorm on the site all pertinent information for the story creation and then each student can add a line or two, so that when you are done, you have a class story. Students can even add pictures and videos to incorporate into the story.
Review of Site
This site was introduced to me through another class. It was really fun to use. Since then, it appears that changes have been made to the site, including the fact that you need to pay after a free trial. I signed up for the free trial, but before I pay for it, I want to make sure my district will allow me to use it. It really is easy to use. You just double-click on the board and start typing or adding downloaded materials. Each person can add their own piece to the Padlet wall. Within your piece, you can download files or link images, presentations, videos, papers or just about anything else. The site is very collaborative and more fun than just writing with paper and pencil.
Unit 6.2A Assignment
On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Student Name: Kathy Rosenthal
Title of Site: Padlet
URL: Padlet
Description of Site:
Padlet is a online collaborative site, which allows users to create and collaborate on projects. It used to be a free site, but now you will need to pay after a free trial. You can trial the site for 30 days, and then you can choose from 3 payment options. For the backpack (for teachers and classes) it is $5 per teacher, per month or $45 per teacher per year- unlimited students accounts are included. The business version, Briefcase, is $5 per month per user, or $45 per year. For an individual account, Jetpack, the cost is $29 per year. Ads do not appear when you create a Padlet. The Backpack, education, version is protected with privacy settings, so you can feel safe using it with students. Only people from your school can view the content. You can add collaborators to the site, so you can use it with both colleagues and students. You do need to read the privacy policy and follow COPPA rules. Students can be added with user names and passwords or email addresses. I can see students of all ages using this tool. You can add video, pictures, and text, so even younger students could be taught to add to a Padlet.Educational Uses of Site
Content sharing is easy; students just double-click anywhere on the page and then start typing. I think it makes a great brainstorming tool. It is also very collaborative; you can share ideas with students and/or other teachers. I think it would also be a great pace to create a class story- first brainstorm on the site all pertinent information for the story creation and then each student can add a line or two, so that when you are done, you have a class story. Students can even add pictures and videos to incorporate into the story.Review of Site
This site was introduced to me through another class. It was really fun to use. Since then, it appears that changes have been made to the site, including the fact that you need to pay after a free trial. I signed up for the free trial, but before I pay for it, I want to make sure my district will allow me to use it. It really is easy to use. You just double-click on the board and start typing or adding downloaded materials. Each person can add their own piece to the Padlet wall. Within your piece, you can download files or link images, presentations, videos, papers or just about anything else. The site is very collaborative and more fun than just writing with paper and pencil.